Fresh Friday: Sexyy Red and Tyla activate the summer

21 Lil Harold, Sexyy Red, 21 Savage, Sheléa, Lil Skies, Mariah Carey, and Tyla deliver raw heat, R&B soul, and international vibes in this week’s release roundup.
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Sexyy Red at the Winter’s Diary Festival at the United Center in Chicago (Photo credit: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre)

21 Lil Harold, Sexyy Red, and 21 Savage Drop the Summer Anthem with “Nookie” + More of Today’s Best Rap and R&B Releases

The streets and the streams are heating up as 21 Lil Harold, Sexyy Red, and 21 Savage link up for the explosive new single “Nookie (Pu$$y)”—a raw, unfiltered banger primed to be the summer anthem of 2025. But that’s just the tip of the heatwave. From Mariah Carey’s retro soul to Tyla’s amapiano groove, today’s Rap and R&B drops are delivering everything from turn-up energy to emotional depth.

21 Lil Harold ft. Sexyy Red & 21 Savage – “Nookie (Pu$$y)”

This collab delivers pure fire. 21 Savage’s cold delivery meets Sexyy Red’s bold, brash bars, while 21 Lil Harold keeps the pressure up with slick Southern flexes. A gritty, high-energy anthem that’s already making noise in clubs and on social media.


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Sheléa – “I Don’t Care”

A soulful and empowering breakup anthem that marks emotional closure with class and humor. Sheléa’s vocals shine as she reclaims her peace and power in a relationship gone stale.

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Lil Skies – “2Much 2Fast” (feat. Landon Cube)

A melodic ride through the highs and lows of fame, loyalty, and self-awareness. Lil Skies and Landon Cube connect over dreamy production that’s both catchy and contemplative.


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Lil Skies – “Falling Backwards”

This track explores vulnerability and emotional complexity, with Lil Skies pouring his heart out about love lost. A standout from his new album The Evolution of The Rose.

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Mariah Carey – “Type Dangerous”

Sampling Eric B. & Rakim, Mariah delivers a bold blend of hip-hop soul and 90s nostalgia. Her confident vocals, paired with a cinematic video, create a stylish and sassy moment.

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Tyla – “Bliss”

A sensual, airy blend of amapiano rhythms and pop vocal finesse. Tyla captures the feeling of a summer love that feels effortless and euphoric. It’s vibey, international, and replay-worthy.

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From the streets to the slow jams, today’s releases show how versatile and dominant Rap and R&B remain. Whether you’re turning up with “Nookie”, vibing out with Tyla, or reflecting with Sheléa, this week’s new music offers the perfect soundtrack for your summer mood.

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Eddy “Precise” Lamarre is a staff writer and brand strategist at Rolling Out, covering arts, culture, business, and community leadership. A Chicago-based multi-hyphenate, he’s also a photographer and rapper, known for his acclaimed project Ladies Love Mixtapes. Follow him on X @precise_chi. Stay Focused, Positive and Productive. Stay Focused, Positive and Productive
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